Choi Jong-Geun

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameChoi•Jong-Geun
Used nameChoi•Jong-Geun
Name orderOriental
Original name최•종근
Other namesChoi Jong-Kun
Born14 February 1976
Measurements180 cm / 105 kg
AffiliationsKoyang City Office (KOR)
NOC Republic of Korea

Biography

Choi Jong-Kun had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1997 World Championships Sub-Heavyweight class (387.5 kg); 3rd in the 1999 World Championships Heavyweight class (410.0 kg); 3rd in the 1998 Asian Games Heavyweight class.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
2000 Summer Olympics Weightlifting KOR Choi Jong-Geun
Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) DNF

Special Notes